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14 ways to speak the universal language of slang

Sounds like it may be time to brush up on your lingo, then. Stay up to speed with the world’s in-crowd and make sure your vernacular is still in vogue with our round up of the latest slang from around the globe…

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Pash

Where it’s from: Australia

What it means: Kiss

Who might use it: A surfer girl in her early 20s

For example: ‘Dale and I ended up pashing loads at that party last night, but he hasn’t WhatsApped me at all today. I’m getting, like, such mixed vibes.’

Sharking

Where it’s from: England

What it means: On the prowl

Who might use it: Many a reality TV star

For example: ‘The plan for tonight? Oh you know, mate, the usual – boozing, sharking and demolishing a kebab on the way home.’

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Stylo Mylo

Where’s it from: Singapore

What it means: Stylish

Who might use it: Ah Beng’s (basically, this means young men that are of the, um, gangster nature)

For example: ‘Ah Beng you go party wear clothes so Obaing. Must wear like me so stylo mylo lah!’ (Or, to those non Singlish speakers: Dude, how can you go to parties in such uncool clothes. You should wear stylish clothes like me!)

Knullrufs

Where it’s from: Sweden

What it means: Bed hair

Who might use it: A couple in the honeymoon phase

For example: ‘I look like such a hot mess this morning. I mean, would you just look at all these knullruffs!’